Comparing Curaçao & The Netherlands

I have lived both in Curaçao as The Netherlands. So, I am entitled to compare the two with each other.

Public Transport

I love The Netherlands for its public transport. It’s good and on time, but too expensive. At bus stops there are signs with bus numbers on it and timetables with the schedule. Curaçao has stops, but no timetable at the stops. 1 point for The Netherlands.

Weather

The changing of seasons has something beautiful, but I dread the cold and all-day rain. It can sometimes rain all day in The Netherlands. On Curaçao it is almost every day the same weather, around 28 degrees, Sunny and there is the northeast Passaat wind. And when it rains it is mostly not all day and the temperatures are still good. 1 point for Curaçao.

Going To Neighboring Countries

On Curaçao I have only one choice to leave the Island and that’s by flight or flight. In The Netherlands I can:

• Take a car to Belgium or so

• Or the train to Germany or so

• Another option is taking the bus to England or so 

• I can even walk across the border

• A plane is also an option.

3-1 for The Netherlands.

Nature

Both have very beautiful nature, but very different from each other. In Holland I can see forest, meadow and moorland. And most of the time it is not far away. On Curaçao there is ‘mondi’, forest of mostly cacti. There is also the beautiful sea with its corals. It’s a tie on this one.

Fruits

I am biased on this one. Although I can get almost any fruit in The Netherlands. Nothing beats picking fruits from my parents garden. Especially if they are tropical fruits. Fruits from the garden taste better than fruits from the supermarket. Two points for Curaçao on tropical garden fruits.

Hike

Curaçao is a car Island. it’s accommodated for cars. There are a few places I can hike. The Netherlands although it’s flat I can hike almost everywhere in nature or the city. One point for the hiking options in The Netherlands.

The Winner Is The Netherlands

It seems like The Netherlands have won. Each one has its pros and cons, but I choose The Netherlands over Curaçao. I choose to live and work in The Netherlands.